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Keeping the Beat: Chest Pain Center Receives Accreditation

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

If you're having a heart attack, getting high-quality treatment quickly can make all the difference. That's why Augusta Health has worked successfully toward becoming an Accredited Chest Pain Center as designated by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. The society sets high standards to assure that proper patient care protocols are followed, producing the best possible results.

What does this accreditation say about Augusta Health's cardiovascular program?
"It proves to our patients that their hospital has taken its heart program to a new level," says Donna Hurst, R.N., B.S.N., Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Resource Nurse and Chest Pain Coordinator for Augusta Health. "We ensure that patients who arrive with cardiac-related symptoms are immediately assessed and that treatment is initiated to prevent as much damage to the heart as possible."

Benefits of Accreditation

Chest pain center accreditation is granted to hospitals that have the resources and are committed to providing quality cardiac care to patients, including: